| The Smooth Collie is exactly like the rough-coated Collie, except for coat-type. The smooth Collie coat is short, flat, dense with good texture and an abundance of undercoat. Grooming is not as extensive as with the longer coat. |
| The Rough Collie has a full, well-fitting straight outer coat. It should have a thick, soft & furry undercoat, making it difficult to see the skin. A coat that is soft, open, or curly are penalized in the show ring. The texture, quantity, and the extent to which the coat fits the individual dog is important. |
| Though grooming is important to both varieties, the rough coated Collie does require a regular schedule of grooming. ~ ~ ~ A minimum of once a week is recommended, though your dog will enjoy it more often. |
| Just a note: If you breed a Smooth Collie to a Rough Collie you will get both rough & smooth coated puppies in the same litter. |
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